Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Glycolic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycolic acid
Evens skin toneGlycolic acid, Salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid, salicylic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
ExfoliationGlycolic acid, Salicylic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“• Glycolic and Salicylic Acid – Helps to exfoliate the skin”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid, salicylic acid.
MoisturizingCyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol + 1 moreWorks
“The Cool Fix Aftershave for Women: Pubic Hair Removal, Razor Bumps, Razor Burns, Ingrown Hair Treatment – After Shaving Post Waxing Bikini Area Moisturizing Skin”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethiconol, cyclopentasiloxane.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Anti-agingSide benefit · Glycolic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Sd alcohol 40-b, Parfum + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sd alcohol 40-b~9.8–12%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about Sd alcohol 40-bCyclopentasiloxane~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneButylene glycol~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolGlycolic acid~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerMicrocrystalline cellulose~1.7–2.1%
Dimethicone/divinyldimethicone/silsesquioxane crosspolymer~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phytic acid~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidBoerhavia diffusa root extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help reduce inflammation and neutralize free radicals
More about Boerhavia diffusa root extractSalicylic acid~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidDimethiconol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolParfum~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium hydroxide~0.45–0.7%
Cellulose gum~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumDisodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Amyl cinnamal~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Benzyl salicylate~0.15–0.3%
Geraniol~0.1–0.25%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalLinalool~0.1–0.15%
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeCi 42090~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sd alcohol 40-b, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene glycol, Glycolic acid, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Microcrystalline cellulose, Dimethicone/divinyldimethicone/silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Phytic acid, Boerhavia diffusa root extract, Salicylic acid, Dimethiconol, Parfum, Sodium hydroxide, Cellulose gum, Disodium edta, Amyl cinnamal, Benzyl salicylate, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Ci 42090
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| ShaveworksThe Cool FixYOUR PRODUCT | AnthonyIngrown Hair Treatment | StackedSkincareTCA Lactic & Glycolic Body Peel | Makeup Artists' Choice5 Acid Body Peel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 89% | 89% | 88% |
| Price | $26.99 | $30.00+$3.01 | $109.00+$82.01 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract | Lactic Acid | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Shave Works - The Cool Fix" is effective for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Exfoliation and Anti-blemish
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product contains acids (glycolic acid 2.30% - 2.90%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants).
- Salicylic acid (0.65% - 1.00%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
Price
The product retails for 180.05A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
- 4Cosmetic and dermatologic use of alpha hydroxy acidsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
- 6Use of boerhavia diffusa extract for skin reliefpatents.google.com
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